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"This story chronicles the life of a black man who rises from his social station in the Deep South to great heights of achievement. His relationship to his grandfather as well as his friendship with a white neighbour are woven into a plot which takes the reader through a book written with much authenticity."
Regina Pounds, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of The Leaves of Autumn |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Political/social activism
Yes
Family, loving relations
Yes
Special relationship with
- grandpa
Culture clash?
- family young v. old guard
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Outside culture (society)
- American Black
- American South
If story of urban/rural...
- Small town life
Ethnic/regional/gender life
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- airforce pilot
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Black
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- society
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Deep South
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Unusual Style:
- No single main character?
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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